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Fruit Trees
Fertilization of cocoa: suitable for an orchard growing method
Our recommendation for nutrigation by dripping system
Growing method: orchard.
Plant density: 950-1,330 / ha depending on soil fertility and climate.
Expected yield: 1-1.5 ton/ha of dry (7% humidity) beans + 1.4 t/ha of husks.
Plant density: 950-1,330 / ha depending on soil fertility and climate.
Expected yield: 1-1.5 ton/ha of dry (7% humidity) beans + 1.4 t/ha of husks.
Nutrients removal (kg/ha) by the above yield* | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
N | P2O5 | K2O | CaO | MgO |
35 | 13 | 88 | 12 | 8 |
* Mean values from data from Cameroon, Nigeria & Cote D’Ivoire.
Recommendation for Nutrigation by dripping system
Growth stage | Age | Haifa products | Rate (kg/ha/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Nursery | 5-12 months | 27 + 20 | |
Plantation, immature | 1-3 | Poly-Feed drip 14-7-21+2MgO+TE + Magnisal (11-0-0-16) + Haifa cal | 80 + 30 + 60 |
Plantation, 1st production | 3-4 years | Poly-Feed drip 14-7-28+2MgO+TE + Magnisal (11-0-0-16) + Haifa cal | 150 + 60 + 120 |
Plantation, at production | 4 years and older | Poly-Feed drip 14-7-28+2MgO+TE + Magnisal (11-0-0-16) + Haifa cal | 330 + 120 + 250 |
It is recommended to distribute pod husks evenly in the orchard to reduce nutrients removal.
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